What surgery would I need to fix this asymmetry? (Photo)

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One of my eyes is almost bulging out and has a way bigger eye lid than the other. Would I need an orbital decompression surgery with an upper blepharoplasty or something else? What procedure would I need to make this eye symmetrical to the other? I don’t have thyroid or Graves’ disease and no tumor behind my eyes thankfully. It’s just a genetic thing considering my parents also have asymmetrical eye shapes.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

You may need upper blepharoplasty or ptosis surgery or both. Need more detailed evaluation to determine.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have an asymmetry of both your left upper eyelid and left eyebrow. I suspect a bit of Botox to lower your left eyebrow, may also lead to a more symmetrical upper eyelid appearance without requiring surgery. Thank you for your question and I hope this is helpful! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. You are not as asymmetric as you feel. Unilateral blepharoplasty might be your best option. Schedule consultation with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Everyone is asymmetric to some degree.  Based on the submitted photos it does appear there is some asymmetry to the upper eyelid, but there is asymmetry to the brow as well.  You may find improvement to the eyelid by first treating the brow.  This can be done with Botox by an experienced injector.

What surgery would I need to fix this asymmetry? (Photo)

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